Vocabulary

  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • have to: Must do
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • deal with
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • in the books: Finished, completed, or officially recorded.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • in school: Attending an educational institution.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
  • except that: But; with the exception that.
  • warm and fuzzy: Causing a feeling of happiness, comfort, and affection.
  • in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
  • to the hilt: To the fullest extent or completely.
  • at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
  • in terms of
  • write in: To add text to a document or form.
  • on the shelf: Located on a shelf.
  • for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
  • more than once: On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
  • in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
  • carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • except for: Not including; excluding.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
  • in the scene: Present at the location where something is happening or has happened.
  • back off: To stop supporting; lose courage
  • have it easy: To live or work with little difficulty or effort.
  • out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
  • out of the way: Remote; isolated.
  • for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
  • take on: To acquire a new characteristic
  • in writing: Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
  • of all time: The best or most significant in history.
  • come into contact: To physically touch something.
  • at school: Present and attending school.
  • swings and roundabouts: A situation with both advantages and disadvantages that balance out.
  • not necessary: Not required; not needed.
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
  • pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
  • come up: To come closer to someone; approach
  • sit down: To take a seat
  • talk on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
  • deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • third one: The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
  • huge deal: Something very important or significant.
  • through the roof: Rising to a very high level; skyrocketing.
  • go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
  • a mirror image: An image that is identical but reversed, like a reflection in a mirror.
  • check on: To check that things are OK, correct
  • lay out: To show or explain your plans carefully
  • topple over: To fall from being unsteady; overturn.
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
  • much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
  • down to the wire: Until the last possible moment before a deadline or decision.
  • spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
  • terribly good: Extremely good; exceptionally pleasing or satisfying.
  • long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
  • on the back of: As a result of or following something.
  • next moment: Immediately after; very soon.
  • literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • character: Person in a story, movie or play
  • realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
  • completely: In every way or as much as possible
  • sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
  • conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
  • brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
  • suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
  • scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
  • imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
  • vessel: Container, such as a cup, for holding liquids
  • script: Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
  • burden: To weigh down with a load; impose a task upon
  • cruel: Hurtful; acting to hurt others intentionally
  • series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • remarkable: Interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice
  • effect: An advantage, benefit
  • cast: People who appear in a play or movie
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
  • internal: Being or happening in the body
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
  • mad: Very angry
  • rarely: Not often (seen, done, etc.); infrequently
  • emotionally: In a way that shows your feelings
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • draft: Withdrawal of money from the bank
  • oppression: Treatment of people to limit their freedom
  • truth: Real facts about something
  • death: When someone dies; the end of life
  • trio: Three of something, e.g. musicians
  • lunar: Concerning, about, or from the moon
  • ministry: Body of religious workers and leaders
  • magic: Attractive, appealing, and exciting quality
  • phoenix: Mythical bird that was burned but rose from ashes
  • dragon: Imaginary creatures that breathe fire
  • liberating: To free someone or something that was captured
  • potter: To spend time, e.g. gardening, without hurrying
  • sensibility: Feeling/reaction that a person has about something.
  • goblet: Large wine glass with a tall stem
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    • a mirror image

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • An image that is identical but reversed, like a reflection in a mirror.
      • Something very similar to something else.
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    • as one

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Acting or moving together at the same time.
      • In complete agreement or unity.
      • Phrase
      • With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
      • In perfect harmony or unison.
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    • at school

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Present and attending school.
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    • at times

      US /æt taɪmz/

      UK /æt taɪmz/

      • Phrase
      • Sometimes; occasionally.
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    • back off

      US /bæk ɔf/

      UK /bæk ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop supporting; lose courage
      • To decide to not carry out a threat
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    • be with

      US /bi wɪð/

      UK /bi: wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
      • To support someone's opinion or cause.
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    • brilliant

      US /ˈbrɪljənt/

      UK /'brɪlɪənt/

      • Adjective
      • Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
      • Being very bright, like a diamond; shining
      • Noun
      • A diamond or other gem cut in a particular form with many facets to have exceptional brilliance.
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    • burden

      US /ˈbɚdn/

      UK /'bɜ:dn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To weigh down with a load; impose a task upon
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something difficult to do, manage, or accept
      • Something that is carried with difficulty; an oppressive load.
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    • carry on

      US /ˈkæri ɑn/

      UK /ˈkæri ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
      • To continue or keep doing something
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To continue doing something
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    • cast

      US /kæst/

      UK /kɑ:st/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • People who appear in a play or movie
      • Small amount of a particular color
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give specific roles to actors in a movie, play
      • To describe someone's personality or character
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    • character

      US /ˈkærəktɚ/

      UK /'kærəktə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person in a story, movie or play
      • Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
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    • check on

      US /tʃɛk ɑn/

      UK /tʃek ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To check that things are OK, correct
      • To make sure someone or something is safe or well.
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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    • come into contact

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To physically touch something.
      • To communicate or meet with someone.
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    • come up

      US /kʌm ʌp/

      UK /kʌm ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To come closer to someone; approach
      • (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
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    • conversation

      US /ˌkɑnvɚˈseʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Talking with other people; discussion or chat
      • General communication or interaction.
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    • cruel

      US /ˈkruəl/

      UK /'kru:əl/

      • Adjective
      • Hurtful; acting to hurt others intentionally
      • Extremely harsh or severe.
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    • deal to

      US /dil tə/

      UK /di:l tə/

      • other
      • To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
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    • death

      US /dɛθ/

      UK /deθ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • When someone dies; the end of life
      • The cause or manner of someone dying.
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    • down to the wire

      US /daʊn tə ðə ˈwaɪɚ/

      UK /daun tə ðə ˈwaɪə/

      • other
      • Until the last possible moment before a deadline or decision.
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    • draft

      US /dræft/

      UK /drɑ:ft/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Withdrawal of money from the bank
      • System for selecting people to join the military
      • Transitive Verb
      • To order people to join the army in time of war
      • To select people for a task or team
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    • dragon

      US /ˈdræɡən/

      UK /ˈdrægən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Imaginary creatures that breathe fire
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    • emotionally

      US /ɪˈmoʃənl:ɪ/

      UK /ɪ'məʊʃənəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a way that shows your feelings
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    • except for

      US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/

      UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Not including; excluding.
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    • except that

      US /ɪkˈsɛpt ðæt/

      UK /ikˈsept ðæt/

      • Conjunction
      • But; with the exception that.
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    • film

      US /fɪlm/

      UK /fɪlm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thin layer that covers something
      • Movie
      • Transitive Verb
      • To record moving action with a camera
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    • for a minute

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For a short period of time; briefly.
      • Used to indicate a sudden realization or thought.
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    • for some reason

      US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/

      UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/

      • Phrase
      • For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
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    • for the most part

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Generally; mostly; on the whole.
      • Mostly; generally; in most cases.
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    • go for it

      US /ɡo fɔr ɪt/

      UK /ɡəu fɔ: it/

      • Interjection
      • An expression of encouragement or approval.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To try to achieve something; to make an attempt.
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    • goblet

      US /ˈgɑ:blət/

      UK /ˈgɒblət/

      • Countable Noun
      • Large wine glass with a tall stem
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
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    • have it easy

      US /hæv ɪt ˈizi/

      UK /hæv ɪt ˈi:zi/

      • other
      • To live or work with little difficulty or effort.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • huge deal

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      UK

      • Noun
      • Something very important or significant.
      • An event or situation that has a major impact.
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    • in a sense

      US /ɪn e sɛns/

      UK /in ə sens/

      • Phrase
      • In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
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    • in a while

      US /ɪn e hwaɪl/

      UK /in ə hwail/

      • Phrase
      • In a short period of time; soon.
      • For a short period of time; soon.
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    • in love with

      US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Feeling romantic love for someone.
      • Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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    • in school

      US /ɪn skul/

      UK /ɪn sku:l/

      • other
      • Attending an educational institution.
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    • in terms of

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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    • in the books

      US /ɪn ði bʊks/

      UK /ɪn ði bʊks/

      • other
      • Finished, completed, or officially recorded.
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    • in the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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    • in the scene

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Present at the location where something is happening or has happened.
      • Actively participating in a performance or dramatic situation.
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    • in writing

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
      • Officially recorded in a written document, especially for legal purposes.
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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
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    • internal

      US /ɪnˈtɚnəl/

      UK /inˈtə:nəl/

      • Adjective
      • Being or happening in the body
      • Being, happening in a country, state, organization
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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
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    • lay out

      US /le aʊt/

      UK /lei aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To show or explain your plans carefully
      • To spread something out; arrange something in a particular way.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange according to a plan or design.
      • To spread out for viewing; display.
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    • liberating

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To free someone or something that was captured
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    • literally

      US /ˈlɪtərəli/

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
      • Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
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    • long for

      US /lɔŋ fɔr/

      UK /lɔŋ fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
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    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
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    • look for

      US /lʊk fɔr/

      UK /luk fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find a thing or person that is lost
      • To expect or anticipate something.
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    • lunar

      US /ˈlunɚ/

      UK /ˈlu:nə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning, about, or from the moon
      • Determined by the moon's cycles.
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    • mad

      US /mæd/

      UK /mæd/

      • Adjective
      • Very angry
      • Enthusiastic about something
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    • magic

      US /ˈmædʒɪk/

      UK /'mædʒɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Attractive, appealing, and exciting quality
      • Performance of tricks for entertainment
      • Adjective
      • Concerning or involving tricks for entertainment
      • Being able to produce good results or success
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    • ministry

      US /ˈmɪnɪstri/

      UK /ˈmɪnɪstri/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Body of religious workers and leaders
      • Government department, such as Education
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    • more than once

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
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    • much about

      US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/

      • Phrase
      • A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
      • To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
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    • next moment

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Immediately after; very soon.
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    • not necessary

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Not required; not needed.
      • Phrase
      • Optional; not compulsory.
      • Avoidable; not inevitable.
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    • of all time

      US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/

      UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/

      • Adjective
      • The best or most significant in history.
      • Phrase
      • Ever; in all of history.
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • on the back of

      US /ɑn ðə bæk əv/

      UK /ɒn ðə bæk əv/

      • other
      • As a result of or following something.
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    • on the shelf

      US /ɑn ði ʃɛlf/

      UK /ɔn ðə ʃelf/

      • Phrase
      • Located on a shelf.
      • Not being actively considered or used; shelved.
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    • one of those things

      US /wʌn əv ðoʊz θɪŋz/

      UK /wʌn əv ðəuz θɪŋz/

      • other
      • An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
      B2
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    • oppression

      US /əˈprɛʃən/

      UK /ə'preʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Treatment of people to limit their freedom
      • A sense of being heavily burdened, mentally or physically.
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    • out of it

      US /aʊt ʌv ɪt/

      UK /aut ɔv it/

      • Adjective
      • Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
      • Not able to think clearly or react quickly; not with it.
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    • out of the way

      US /aʊt ʌv ði we/

      UK /aut ɔv ðə wei/

      • Adjective
      • Remote; isolated.
      • No longer obstructing or hindering.
      • Phrase
      • Not obstructing or impeding progress; in a position where one does not cause an obstruction.
      • Completed; finished; no longer needing attention.
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    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
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    • pay off

      US /pe ɔf/

      UK /pei ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give money to get person to do something; bribe
      • To give money to settle a debt
      • Transitive Verb
      • To bribe someone.
      • To pay a debt in full.
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    • phoenix

      US /ˈfinɪks/

      UK /ˈfi:nɪks/

      • Noun
      • Mythical bird that was burned but rose from ashes
      • A symbol of immortality or rebirth.
      • Proper Noun
      • A small constellation in the southern sky.
      • The capital and largest city of the state of Arizona.
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    • potter

      US /'pɑ:tər/

      UK /'pɒtə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To spend time, e.g. gardening, without hurrying
      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who makes pots, bowls etc. out of clay
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    • rarely

      US /ˈrɛrli/

      UK /ˈrɛəli/

      • Adverb
      • Not often (seen, done, etc.); infrequently
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    • remarkable

      US /rɪˈmɑrkəbəl/

      UK /rɪˈmɑ:kəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice
      • Worthy of attention; striking.
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    • right for

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
      • Correct or most appropriate.
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    • scene

      US /sin/

      UK /si:n/

      • Noun
      • Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
      • View that looks like a picture
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    • script

      US /skrɪpt/

      UK /skrɪpt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
      • Set of letters or characters of a written language
      • Transitive Verb
      • To write a text for a movie, play or speech
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    • sensibility

      US /ˌsɛnsəˈbɪlɪti/

      UK /ˌsensəˈbɪləti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling/reaction that a person has about something.
      • Ability to understand complex feelings.
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    • sit down

      US /sit daʊn/

      UK /sit daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take a seat
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    • spot on

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
      • Adverb
      • Exactly at the expected or scheduled time.
      • Perfect; excellent.
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    • stuff

      US /stʌf/

      UK /stʌf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Generic description for things, materials, objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push material inside something, with force
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    • suppose

      US /səˈpoʊz/

      UK /sə'pəʊz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or guess what might happen
      • Conjunction
      • What if
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    • swings and roundabouts

      US /swɪŋz ænd ˈraʊndəˌbaʊts/

      UK /swɪŋz ænd ˈraundəbaʊts/

      • other
      • A situation with both advantages and disadvantages that balance out.
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    • take on

      US /tek ɑn/

      UK /teik ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To acquire a new characteristic
      • To accept a new responsibility, role
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    • talk on

      US /tɔk ɑn/

      UK /tɔ:k ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To talk at length about a particular subject.
      • To scold or lecture someone at length.
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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    • terribly good

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      • Adjective
      • Extremely good; exceptionally pleasing or satisfying.
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
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    • third one

      US

      UK

      • Pronoun
      • The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
      • Noun
      • The third option or choice from a set of possibilities.
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    • through the roof

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Rising to a very high level; skyrocketing.
      • Adjective
      • Extremely angry; furious.
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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    • to the hilt

      US /tu ðə hɪlt/

      UK /tu ðə hɪlt/

      • other
      • To the fullest extent or completely.
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    • topple over

      US /ˈtɑpəl ˈovɚ/

      UK /ˈtɔpl ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To fall from being unsteady; overturn.
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    • trio

      US /ˈtri:oʊ/

      UK /ˈtri:əʊ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Three of something, e.g. musicians
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    • truth

      US /truθ/

      UK /tru:θ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Real facts about something
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    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
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    • vessel

      US /ˈvɛsəl/

      UK /ˈvesl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Container, such as a cup, for holding liquids
      • A ship or boat; something that carries things
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    • warm and fuzzy

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Causing a feeling of happiness, comfort, and affection.
      • Associated with pleasant and comforting memories.
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    • weird

      US /wɪrd/

      UK /wɪəd/

      • Adjective
      • Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
      • Eerily strange or disturbing.
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    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
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    • write in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To add text to a document or form.
      • To vote for a candidate whose name is not printed on the ballot by writing it in.
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

    Vocabulary
    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

    Explanation
    a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step". forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead". The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.

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    brave

    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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